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Teaching and Learning

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The MESD Teaching and Learning Team consists of PK-12 instructional specialists, coaches, and administrators. We support Multnomah County schools by offering a variety of high-quality services, programs, and professional development opportunities aimed at improving student success.

Our team is passionate about helping educators—including teachers, paraeducators, coaches, and administrators—use equitable, student-centered approaches to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

We want to partner with you! Please contact any of our team members below for more information on accessing our services. You can also reach out to Patty Paul, our Administrative Assistant, for general inquiries. Current professional learning opportunities are available on PD Networks.


Our Staff

Administrative Assistant

Patty Paul  
ppaul@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-164

Curriculum Adoption Collaborative

 

curriculum adoption collaborative website

Career Technical Education (CTE) Regional Program Manager

Kealani Balfour
abalfour@mesd.k12.or.us
971-442-5333

Social Science Specialist

Dr. Brad Parker
bparker@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-1645

Social Science website

Math Specialist

Amy Lindahl
alindahl@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-1645

Math website

Science Specialist

Amy Lindahl
alindahl@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-1645

science website

K-12 Literacy Specialist

Penny Plavala
pplavala@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-1777

Literacy Resources Website

Early Literacy Specialist

Sherrie Kendall
skendall@mesd.k12.or.us
503-257-1645

Preschool for All Coach

Francine Buker
fbuker@mesd.k12.or.us

503-257-1645

Preschool for All Coach

Gabriela Vieira
gvieira@mesd.k12.or.us

971-421-2936

Educational Technology Specialist

Katy Tibbs
ktibbs@mesd.k12.or.us

503-257-1645

educational technology website

East Metro STEAM Partnership

Jarvez Hall
jhall@mesd.k12.or.us

503-912-8898

east metro steam website

Paraeducator Professional Learning Program Manager

Ben Baldizon
bbaldizon@mesd.k12.or.us

503-257-1645

paraeducator learning website

Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Angela Hubbs
ahubbs@mesd.k12.or.us

503-257-1692 office